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Knitting for Sweater Weather

By , About.com Guide   October 30, 2009

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knitchicks guide to sweatersThe Knitchicks' Guide to Sweaters by Marcelle Karp and Pauline Wall. North Light Books.
Are you intimidated by the idea of knitting sweaters? If so, check out The Knitchicks' Guide to Sweaters by Marcelle Karp and Pauline Wall. It provides a great overview of the skills needed to knit a garment as well as 25 different options for sweaters and tops for women, kids and men.

The patterns are mostly pretty basic with little embellishments like eyelets, a bit of Fair Isle or a cable. A wide range of sizes are offered, and several of the sweaters are sized based on your chest measurement plus ease, which requires you to do a little math (not to mention a gauge swatch) but also helps you really understand how a sweater goes together.

For knitters with more experience, these classic designs would be quick to knit for gifts or a little special something to keep yourself warm when days and nights are cool.

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October 30, 2009 at 2:04 pm
(1) Kathy says:

Dear Sarah, I am a 50 year knitter and have been trying to do Entrelac nitting for the first time. I was wondering if there is a good place to find all the directions that are easily printable. I found the first triangle row but I have done that its the second step and on that I need. I have several; books that have directions but none of them are entirely clear. Desperate to Entrelac, Kathy

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